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Levonac is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Levonac has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Levonac depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Levonac can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Levonac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Levonac has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Levonac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Levonac related warnings section.
Levonac can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levonac in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Levonac have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Levonac may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Levonac is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Levonac is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Levonac safe for pregnant women?
Levonac may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levonac again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levonac safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Levonac. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Levonac on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Levonac on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Levonac on the Liver?
Levonac is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Levonac on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Levonac for the heart.
Levonac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levonac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levonac habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Levonac is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levonac you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Levonac should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Levonac for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levonac
Some foods when eaten with Levonac can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levonac
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Levonac are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Take Levonac as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
It is recommended to avoid taking Levonac with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Yes you can take this Levonac for treating sinus infection. However, this is not the first choice of drug for sinus infection advised by doctors. Doctors generally prescribe antibiotics, painkillers and nasal sprays to relieve from severe nasal passage congestions.
Avoid taking Levonac along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Yes, you can take Levonac for UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must take the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medicine in the midway.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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